Overview
Beaver Boro STP serves approximately 5,514 residents in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, supporting local water quality under the US Clean Water Act.
Beaver Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beaver, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 5,514. The plant is situated along the Ohio River basin and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community in Beaver County. As a US facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, Beaver Boro STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of the Ohio River, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream.
Environmental context
Beaver Boro STP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River in this region supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver Boro STP is located on Bridgewater Road in downtown Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,514 residents in the Beaver area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Beaver Boro STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
Small municipal plants in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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